Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
Greater Erie Economic Development
Corporation
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 1215
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Erie, PA16512
A Employer identification number

25-1269138
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(814) 456-2621
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$15,427,995J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 196,987 196,987  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -14,247
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 4,047,530
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 290,502    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 473,242 196,987  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 106,712 8,537   98,175
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 43,716 3,497   40,219
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 8,621 690   7,931
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 2,606 208   2,398
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 18,150 1,452   16,698
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 41,821 41,678   143
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 45,673    
20 Occupancy.............. 95,077 7,606   87,471
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 4,242 339   3,903
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 27,354 908   26,446
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 393,972 64,915   283,384
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 631,151 631,151
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,025,123 64,915   914,535
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -551,881
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 132,072
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 5,928,683 7,826,790 7,826,790
3 Accounts receivable bullet12,962
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     12,962 12,962
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 18,264 18,289 18,289
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 8,424,577 Click to see attachment6,127,954 6,127,954
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,739,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,705,722 1,074,368 Click to see attachment1,033,278 1,442,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 15,445,892 15,019,273 15,427,995
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 89,390 68,515
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 89,390 68,515
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 15,356,502  
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 15,356,502 14,950,758
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 15,445,892 15,019,273
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
15,356,502
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-551,881
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
146,137
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
14,950,758
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
14,950,758
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a Publicly Traded Securities P 2020-01-01 2020-07-01
b Publicly Traded Securities P 2010-01-01 2020-07-01
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,485,099   1,566,523 -81,424
b 2,562,431   2,495,254 67,177
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -81,424
b       67,177
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -14,247
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 -81,424
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
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Reserved...........................
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Reserved,..........................
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 1,836
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,836
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,836
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,836
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletPA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.geedc.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletChief Executive Officer Telephone no.bullet (814) 456-2621

    Located atbulletPO Box 1215EriePA ZIP+4bullet16512
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Carla Johnson CEO
    8.00     		47,883    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Gerald L Blanks President
    8.00     		10,167    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Barbara L Drew CEO
    8.00     		9,009    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Ronald Bryant Treasurer
    8.00     		3,333    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Vernon D Dobbs Vice President
    8.00     		9,750    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Eva Tucker Jr Treasurer
    8.00     		3,167    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Melvin Witherspoon Secretary
    8.00     		9,750    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Vivian McCullum Board Member
    8.00     		8,652    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Larry Meredith Board Member
    8.00     		2,667    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Lori Pickens Board Member
    8.00     		667    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    Evan Tucker Board Member
    8.00     		1,667    
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 The Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation supports and advocates for the improvement of communication, education and job opportunities for minorities and individuals in the Erie community. GEEDC provided grants for building repairs, upgrades, and new equipment purchases. GEEDC also provided grants for sponsorship of various youth team organizations to help at risk youth. In addition, GEEDC provided grants for Covid-19 assistance and for a minority start up business.GEEDC also provides financial assistance to students attending various colleges and universities and other training institutions. 827,064
    2 Rental expense - Provides space for other non-profit organizations to help them carry out their mission at reduced rates. 87,471
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    7,096,213
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    6,748,264
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,844,477
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    13,844,477
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    207,667
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,636,810
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    681,841
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    681,841
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,836
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,836
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    680,005
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    680,005
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    680,005
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    914,535
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    914,535
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    914,535
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 680,005
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 25,702
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 914,535
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 25,702
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 680,005
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 208,828
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 208,828
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		208,828
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020.... 208,828
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    Carla Johnson
    PO Box 1215
    Erie,PA16512
    (814) 456-2621
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Scholarship applications should include family data, financial data (notarized statement of federal income, tax return, or social security or dpw statement to verify income) and other data such as year in school, major, and specific need (books, tuition, etc.)
    cAny submission deadlines:
    April 15th for fall semester, November 25th for spring
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Applications are only selected from residents from the Erie County area and only for colleges and universities that confer four year degrees.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Super Soul Saturday Program
    PO Box 1772
    Erie,PA16507     		N/A PC Program Support 12,000
    Bayfront NATO Inc MLK Memorial Cent
    312 Chestnut Street
    Erie,PA16507     		N/A PC Building Renovations 155,000
    Trousie Thrower
    2215 Perry Street
    Erie,PA16503     		None I Higher Education Assistance 5,464
    John F Kennedy Center
    PO Box 1171
    Erie,PA16512     		N/A PC Program Support 100,157
    Keystone Athletic Development Organ
    1118 East Arlington Road
    Erie,PA16504     		N/A PC 6th Annual Youth Showcase sponsorship 2,500
    Endia Vincent
    714 East 19th Street
    Erie,PA16503     		None I Higher Education Assistance 9,409
    Miaya Hansbrew
    215 East 23rd Street
    Erie,PA16503     		None I Higher Education Assistance 18,489
    Zyon Jackson
    511 West 3rd Street
    Erie,PA16507     		None I Higher Education Assistance 8,764
    Eagle's Nest Leadership Corporation
    1129 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Erie,PA16503     		N/A PC HVAC unit 20,000
    Jalen Arvin
    4720 Oakland Street
    Erie,PA16509     		None I Higher Education Assistance 5,672
    Roshay Benjamin
    351 East 25th Street
    Erie,PA16503     		None I Higher Education Assitance 14,569
    My Brother's Keeper
    PO Box 877
    Erie,PA16512     		N/A PC Grant to give out scholarships 5,000
    Shelby Wiley
    231 West 3rd Street
    Erie,PA16507     		None I Tuition Assistance 4,490
    Dale Norman
    2427 Cranberry Street
    Erie,PA16502     		None I Higher Education Assistance 24,884
    Gabrielle Watson
    645 West 7th Street
    Erie,PA16502     		None I Higher Education Assistance 27,931
    Tais Roberts
    315 East 29th Street
    Erie,PA16504     		None I Higher Education Assistance 4,386
    Ervin Williams
    3001 Perry Street
    Erie,PA16504     		None I Higher Education Assistance 8,180
    Avery Stevens
    2507 East 32nd Street
    Erie,PA16510     		None I Higher Education Assistance 12,103
    Ntambwe Michou
    1822 Buffalo Road
    Erie,PA16510     		None I Higher Education Assistance 2,094
    Illiya Woodward
    350 East 27th Street
    Erie,PA16504     		None I Higher Education Assistance 2,000
    Children's Advocacy Center
    1334 West 38th Street
    Erie,PA16508     		N/A PC Program Support 5,000
    Youth Basketball Association
    314 Shenley Drive
    Erie,PA16505     		N/A PC Youth Basketball Association sponorship 6,952
    Erie Community Foundation
    459 W 6th Street
    Erie,PA16507     		N/A PC Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund 25,000
    ShaunPullsports LLC
    1449 W 30th Street
    Erie,PA16508     		N/A PC Grant for new equipment 14,899
    Chipper's Seafood Southern Fusion
    1023 State St
    Erie,PA16501     		N/A NC To assist in start up 28,194
    Pineapple Eddie's
    1402 W 10th St
    Erie,PA16502     		N/A NC Covid-19 emergency assistance 57,689
    Ellen Curry Foundation
    606 Holland St
    Erie,PA16501     		N/A PC Annual golf tournament 550
    Nathan's Salon 321
    325 W 26th St
    Erie,PA16508     		N/A NC Covid-19 emergency assistance 25,000
    LSelb Sports
    2017 Bird Dr
    Erie,PA16510     		N/A PC Coats for kids 5,000
    African American Concerned Clergy
    757 E 26th St
    Erie,PA16504     		N/A PC Cops & kids pizza party sponorship 4,500
    Nadou Lawson
    1924 Woodlawn Ave
    Erie,PA16510     		None I Higher Education Assistance 3,915
    Courtney Cook
    2126 Poplar St
    Erie,PA16502     		None I Higher Education Assistance 4,302
    Amaya Grady
    243 East 13th Street
    Erie,PA16503     		None I Higher Education Assistance 1,735
    Shukuru Lusi
    1934 Linwood Ave
    Erie,PA16510     		None I Higher Education Assistance 641
    Margaret Niyogushima
    1401 East 19th Street
    Erie,PA16503     		None I Higher education assistance 1,368
    Mamie Koiwu
    2902 Ash St
    Erie,PA16504     		None I Higher education assistance 2,646
    Nyrie Burrows
    707 East 8th Street
    Erie,PA16507     		None I Higher Education Assistance 668
    Total .................................bullet 3a 631,151
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    aRental Income         290,502
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 196,987  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		        -14,247
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aMiscellaneous     		         
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   196,987 276,255
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    473,242
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    1a Rent from leasing space to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee, another 501(c)(3) organization
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 20011551
    Software Version: 2020v4.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Accounting Fees 18,150 1,452 0 16,698

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    TY 2020 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    Chipper's Seafood Southern Fusion 1023 State Street
    Erie,PA16501     		2020-06-01 28,194 Assist in starting up business 28,194 No 12/31/20   No verification of the grantee's report was undertaken as it was not required.
    Pineapple Eddie's 1402 W 10th Street
    Erie,PA16502     		2020-07-01 57,689 Covid-19 emergency assistance 57,689 No 12/31/20   No verification of the grantee's report was undertaken as it was not required.
    Nathan's Salon 321 325 W 26th Street
    Erie,PA16508     		2020-07-13 25,000 Covid-19 emergency assistance 25,000 No 12/31/20   No verification of the grantee's report was undertaken as it was not required.

    TY 2020 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF GEEDC is in a 60 month termination under Section 507(b)(1)(B) beginning on January 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2021. As part of this termination, the organization filed consent under Section 6501(c)(4) with the IRS, allowing the organization to file Form 990-PF without paying the tax on investment income. Attached to this return is a copy of the consent Form 872-B.

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Cash Equivalents FMV 893,679 893,679
    Fixed Income Funds FMV 862 862
    Equity Funds FMV 4,076,446 4,076,446
    Annuity FMV 1,156,967 1,156,967

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Machinery and Equipment 39,650 31,512 8,138  
    Buildings 2,673,550 1,674,210 999,340 1,442,000
    Land 25,800   25,800  


    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall & Senett 2,606 208 0 2,398


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Community Support 16,000     16,000
    Consultants & Contractors 1,578 126   1,452
    Dues 2,671 214   2,457
    Miscellaneous 4,277 342   3,935
    Office Supplies 2,540 203   2,337
    Postage 288 23   265


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Rental Income 290,502    


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Greater Erie Economic Development
     
    Corporation
    EIN:
    25-1269138
    Software ID:
    20011551
    Software Version:
    2020v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Investment Management Fees 41,213 41,213 0 0
    Investment Management Fees 608 465 0 143